BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — Patients in Bradley County who rely on United Healthcare for routine checkups and medical services may soon face longer drives and limited options.
Bradley Medical Center and Vitruvian Health say negotiations with United Healthcare have ended, making a new agreement unlikely during the current open enrollment period.
Hospital officials say they understand how this could be confusing and stressful for patients who depend on local care. For those living in rural areas, traveling to the nearest in-network hospital could mean a drive of more than 20 miles to Erlanger East Hospital in Chattanooga…